A/N: This is the final chapter. Thanks again for reading and reviewing, and special thanks and hugs to gosgirl for all her encouragement :)

Chapter 13

After Gibbs and Abby managed to make their way out of bed and shower they headed to the main cabin for something to eat and some much needed coffee for Gibbs. On the way they passed Tony, McGee and Kyle who were packing up some of the decorations and equipment they'd used for the wedding and party.

"Wow, you two actually made it out of that cabin, I'm surprised, I thought we'd have to go knocking on your door when we were leaving," Tony joked, grinning at the obvious glow in the couple before him.

"We thought about staying in there," Abby answered, poking her tongue out as he walked over to them, "but Gibbs is due for his caffeine hit anyway and my stomach's pretty grumbly."

"Jackson and Ducky mentioned something about keeping some of the food from breakfast warm for you in case you came out of hiding, but there's plenty left over from last night anyway."

A loud growl from Abby's stomach had her continuing towards the cabin, tugging on Gibbs' hand as they walked away from Tony. She didn't miss the twinkle in his eyes though, or the grin that seemed to get bigger the longer he looked at them. Passing it off as him just being happy for her and Gibbs, she fell into step beside Gibbs as they neared the cabin.

"I hope there's plenty of food," she whispered as they got to the front door. "I'm starving."

"We did have a pretty good workout last night…and this morning."

Abby smiled and stopped at the door before opening it. "We did."

The softness of his lips against hers when she leaned forward and kissed him temporarily made Abby forget all about food, their embrace only broken when the door was flung open to reveal a smirking Carol.

"Don't let me interrupt," she said with a raised eyebrow. "We thought you'd come up for air eventually and might want to replenish some energy."

Gibbs looked away awkwardly as all sets of eyes in the cabin were trained on them. "I'll get us some coffee."

He kissed Abby quickly on the cheek and squeezed her hand before making his way towards the kitchen and leaving her with Carol.

Abby took in the shape of his figure as he walked away, her eyes drifting down from the broad shoulders clad in his black hoodie to the sculptured form of his ass. She'd managed to persuade him over the last several months to wear jeans that were a bit more snug, her reasoning being if she could see the shape of his assets she'd be even more likely to want to take his pants off.

"You really do find it difficult to take your eyes off him don't you?" Carol asked, breaking into Abby's thoughts.

Forcing herself to look at her friend Abby felt a flush of heat creep into her cheeks. "I do…not that it's a bad thing, that I wanna stare at him constantly…right?"

Carol chuckled. "You're married to him so he's yours to do what you want with."

"He is," Abby grinned excitedly at being reminded again that Gibbs was her husband, "turns out this whole marriage thing has some advantages."

Carol took a hold of Abby's arm and pulled on it so she'd lean down next to her, Abby looking around nervously to see if anyone would be able to hear them, even though she had no idea what Carol was about to say.

"And with the noise we heard coming from that cabin last night it's no wonder you're smiling."

"You heard us from in here?" Abby whispered insistently.

"Not from inside the cabin no, was a little while after you went in there, everyone had gone inside and was on their way to bed, Tony and I stayed outside for a nightcap…we were both still a little buzzed."

Abby rolled her eyes and straightened up. "That would explain the smug grin on Tony's face as we passed him. I hope he doesn't say anything to Gibbs…how much did you hear?"

"You mean apart from waiting for the bed to come crashing through the wall and you screaming loud enough to scare off any bears that might be around?"

Abby covered her mouth, biting her bottom lip as her eyes widened. She figured that they'd been a bit loud, she was always noisy during sex and she knew how much Gibbs loved to hear her. Since she'd moved into his house there'd never been any reason for them to be quiet and she was used to not holding back.

"I can honestly say most of the time I never even thought about how much noise we were making…I was a little too absorbed in other things."

Carol snorted and closed the door behind Abby as they moved into the cabin. "All I can say is, if that was an indication of the rest of the night, Gibbs must've made you pretty happy."

"You have no idea," Abby sighed, watching him across the room as he poured them both a cup of coffee.

"He'll be all yours again soon enough, the boys are packing up and we'll all head off in a little while, but I wanted to tell you I brought an extra bag of clothes since you'll be staying longer than you thought…not that you'll need any clothes."

"You knew we were staying longer than the weekend?" Abby asked, still taken aback at how everything had happened without her figuring it out.

Carol nodded. "Gibbs gave me a key to go in and get some stuff for you after you left on Friday. We brought plenty of food to last you both as well, so you won't have to leave the cabin for the rest of the week if you don't want to."

Abby managed to drag her gaze away from Gibbs, stooping down again to pull Carol into a hug. "Thank you. What would I do without you?"

"You deserve this Abby, you both do…just promise me one thing."

"What's that?"

Carol knew how much Gibbs meant to Abby and vice versa, but she was also aware of how much Abby had suffered when she'd thought she could never have him. Carol didn't want to see her go through a similar type of heartache again, knowing that Abby wouldn't be able to function without Gibbs in her life as he was now.

"Don't ever let him go," Carol said quietly.

"I won't." Abby bit her bottom lip at the show of concern from her friend. "I promise."

"You have a good night Gibbs? Looks like you're walking a bit lopsided there," Fornell teased as he stood beside Gibbs.

Gibbs didn't answer, instead taking a sip of his coffee and turning to see the look of amusement on his dad's and Ducky's face as they lurked in the kitchen. He wasn't surprised he was walking oddly, but stretching things out by actually getting out of bed and the warm shower before they'd left the cabin was starting to loosen his muscles. And he knew he'd be able to talk Abby into giving him a massage later if he needed one, even if the result may end up with adding to the strain on his body…it would be more than worth it.

To say he felt like a horny teenager was an understatement, Gibbs couldn't get enough of her, his mind drifting to how her soft pale skin felt under his hands and how it felt to be buried in her. In a way he was glad for his body's enforced restrictions because he could've easily gotten carried away and lost himself in his passion for her.

He felt heat rise up in his cheeks at his wandering thoughts and brought himself back to the present, not immune to the knowing smiles of his dad, Ducky and Fornell.

"I'll get you and Abby some breakfast son," Jackson offered, sensing Gibbs' awkwardness.

"Thanks dad."

Gibbs chanced another quick glance at Fornell as his dad and Ducky went about getting some of the food out for he and Abby. Ziva, Palmer and Breena were sitting at the table looking through some of the photos on the cameras from the wedding, Gibbs finding himself more than a little eager to see them. He let out a contented sigh as he thought about how beautiful and excited Abby had been…and still was.

"You look good together Gibbs, marriage…this marriage, suits you," Fornell said, the seriousness evident in his voice. "I honestly don't remember seeing you this happy in the time we've known each other."

"That's cos I haven't been Tobias."

Fornell nodded. "She's one of a kind that's for sure."

Both men had been through their fair share of difficult times together, apart from sharing an ex-wife their professional lives had crossed paths on numerous occasions. They knew each other well, and Tobias knew that Abby was the right woman for Gibbs…he couldn't have been happier for his friend, or the woman who had become his wife.

"She's all I need," Gibbs admitted reflectively, "should've done this a long time ago, told her how I feel and bring her into my life permanently."

"That's the beauty of hindsight I suppose, and you've both had some tough times, it had to happen when you were ready, which judging by the way you both look now…I'd say you got it right, you're a lucky man Gibbs."

"Don't I know it?" Gibbs grinned and shook his head as he watched Abby break into laughter with Carol, the two women walking towards the kitchen.

She literally managed to light up any room just by being there, her natural radiance that came from within as well as on the outside enough to have Gibbs completely captivated, her power over him was that absolute.

Abby hugged Jackson and Ducky as she walked over to them, pinching a piece of toast off the M.E. as he buttered it.

"Thanks Ducky, I'm famished!"

"Somehow that doesn't surprise me, my dear." He held up a plate with several pieces of toast for her to take. "Why don't you take this and go and sit down at the table with Jethro, Jackson and I will bring over the rest."

Abby took the plate and placed her free hand on Gibbs' elbow, leaning next to his ear as they walked towards the table.

"Just so you know, if it seems like Tony has even more respect for you than he did before it has everything to do with the soundtrack we gave him and Carol last night." Abby giggled at his raised eyebrow and general look of confusion. "Turns out you exceeded their expectations as well as mine."

"Not sure if that's a good thing or not," Gibbs mused.

"Oh it's definitely a good thing, trust me."

After Gibbs and Abby had eaten everyone gathered in the main cabin so they could open their wedding presents before they all had to leave. Tony, Ziva and McGee had all put in together to get them dinner out at a restaurant, complete with a limousine ride. Ducky's gift had been a top of the line coffee maker, a lifesaving present after Gibbs' and then Abby's had stopped working in the last week.

Vance and his kids had gotten the couple an array of utensils to use in the kitchen, attached with a note telling them to always appreciate meal times together. Carol's present had been some lingerie for Abby which she insisted was more for Gibbs anyway, while Fornell had bought them a set of four bourbon glasses, along with the liquor to accompany it.

Kyle had given them a picture frame with three photos that had been taken when they'd come to help him at the animal shelter. Each of the pictures was different, one with Abby standing behind Gibbs, her arms wrapped around his waist as he leaned back against her. In the second photo they were sitting beside each other, Gibbs' arm around Abby's shoulder, and the last picture he'd managed to take when neither of them had been aware, quickly snapping the shot as Abby had tried to steal a kiss from Gibbs.

Each gift struck a chord with them for different reasons, but all of them showed how much their friends and family understood them and the sometimes hectic lives they led...all of the presents being about them spending time together, looking after each other and enjoying every moment they had. But it was what Jackson had given them that had knocked the wind out of both Gibbs and Abby.

Taking them out to his truck, Jackson had Tony, McGee and Kyle lift down a desk that had been restored, but on the top a layer of glass had been added which displayed several drawings that Gibbs had done as a boy.

"You kept them all this time?" Gibbs asked, his voice rough with emotion.

Jackson nodded, his eyes becoming glassy. "It's for both of you but I thought you might be able to put it the room with Abby's books if she's gonna use it as an office."

"It's wonderful, I love it, thank you." Abby reached out for Gibbs' hand, knowing his obvious inability to speak was more than just his usual quietness.

Saying goodbye to everyone a short time later, Abby wrapped each of them in bruising hugs, Gibbs not quite as enthusiastic but still managing to surprise Tony and Kyle when he pulled them into somewhat awkward, more manly, hugs as he offered his thanks once more.

As everyone except Jackson got into the SUV's and one by one reversed out of the driveway, Abby waved excitedly, her other hand held within Gibbs' larger one. Among the teasing and laughter as they all drove off, Abby felt warmth flood through her. Not only had she married the man she loved but she had friends and family that she adored and treasured.

When the lights on the trailer being towed by Tony disappeared from view Abby turned to Jackson with a grateful smile. She hadn't been able to spend much time with the older man since everyone's arrival but his importance in being there was huge to Abby, his presence in her life had been an added bonus of being with Gibbs, one that she planned on never taking for granted.

The boyish grin Jackson gave her in return instantly reminded her of Gibbs and how despite their many differences, there were numerous ways in which they were alike.

"I best be on my way too," he said, an expression of pride spreading over his face as he looked at Gibbs, "leave you two to enjoy your honeymoon."

"Thanks for coming dad," Gibbs smiled, putting his arms around Jackson. "Meant a lot to have you here."

Jackson's eyes lit up at Gibbs' words. "Wouldn't have missed it, does my old heart good to see you together…to see how much you care about one another."

"Thank you for the locket," Abby said to Jackson when he moved away from Gibbs to hug her. "I'll look after it, and cherish the memory."

Jackson pressed a kiss to her cheek as he pulled back, taking hold of her hand and squeezing it gently. "I know you will."

Letting go of her hand he slowly walked over to his truck and got in, the smile remaining on his face as he drove away from them with a wave, leaving Gibbs and Abby alone. Gibbs turned towards her, his fingers reaching out for hers and slipping between them.

"And then there were two…" Abby trailed off, her attention drawn away from Gibbs' face as she noticed something behind him.

He raised an eyebrow at Abby when she started to laugh, his eyes following her line of sight. Because Gibbs' truck had been hidden behind all the other cars they hadn't been able to see the decorations of streamers and empty cans hanging off the back and sides. Sitting up against the back window was a hand written in black 'Just Married' sign, complete with stick figures of Gibbs and Abby holding hands.

"As if I need to ask who was behind that," Gibbs chuckled and rolled his eyes.

"My guess would be Tony, though I bet he had a few accomplices."

"Doubt he needed to twist anyone's arm."

"Can we leave it on there?" Abby asked, closing the gap between them and running her hand over his chest. "At least for a little bit on the way home…I kinda like the idea of people looking at us and knowing that you're mine."

"Suppose I can live with that."

Abby grinned and kissed along his bottom lip, hearing Gibbs groan as his hands settled on her waist. "How are your muscles?"

"Not too sore for what you've got in mind," Gibbs answered, trying to walk backwards with her towards the main cabin.

"And what exactly would that be?" Abby teased.

Gibbs moved his mouth next to her ear, his warm breath flowing over her skin before he spoke and sent a shot of arousal through her. "Messing up our bedroom in the bigger cabin the same way we did in the honeymoon suite last night."

"I knew there was a reason I married you…sexy and smart."

Quickly moving behind her, Gibbs surrounded her and ushered her up the stairs, their feet tripping in their haste to get inside.

As the front door slammed shut behind them and they staggered inside Abby pushed Gibbs against it and brought his lips to hers for a heated kiss.

"I hope you're ready Gunny," she teased when they broke apart, her breathing hurried, "cos I plan on making this a week you'll never forget."

All Gibbs could do was groan, his head falling back when her fingers unzipped his jeans and snaked inside to find him, her lips latching onto his neck at the same time. Knowing Abby and the effect she had on him, Gibbs believed this could end up being the most pleasurable week of his life.

He fully intended to do everything in his power to make her happy, both physically and emotionally, during their honeymoon and the entirety of their marriage. Abby was the reason he'd found himself again, and he would do whatever it took to make her realize that she was the most important thing to him.

Abby was his friend, his lover, his wife.

She had become, and always would be, his life.

The End.